BBJ
Bitburg
Germany
1,965 km
1,221 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,965 km
1,221 mi / 1,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
111°
east southeast

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BBJ IST
Airport Name Bitburg Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BBJ IST
ICAO Code EDRB LTFM
City Bitburg Istanbul
Country Germany Turkey
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,220 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 49.950000, 6.570000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bitburg (BBJ) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitburg Airport (BBJ) in Bitburg, Germany to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,965 kilometers (1,221 miles / 1,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Bitburg, it's 07:38 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bitburg (BBJ) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bitburg Airport (BBJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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